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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 474.05 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 474.05 and 99.57 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 474.05 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/474.05 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 474.05 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 47,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,201.16/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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