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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 473.95 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 473.95 and 99.54 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 473.95 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/473.95 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 473.95 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 47,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,176.98/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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