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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 473.96 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 473.96 and 96.56 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 473.96 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/473.96 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 473.96 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 45,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,765.58/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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