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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 474.01 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 474.01 and 99.53 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 474.01 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/474.01 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 474.01 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 47,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,178.90/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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