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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.03, 474.12 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.03, 474.12 and 96.65 is: 145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.03 : 474.12 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.03/474.12 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.03x = 474.12 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.03x = 45,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,823.70/316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.00

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