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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 474.01 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 474.01 and 99.56 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 474.01 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/474.01 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 474.01 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 47,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,193.37/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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