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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 473.76 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 473.76 and 99.43 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 473.76 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/473.76 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 473.76 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 47,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,104.77/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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