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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 473.87 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 473.87 and 99.51 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 473.87 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/473.87 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 473.87 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 47,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,154.80/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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