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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.05, 474.07 and 121.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.05, 474.07 and 121.00 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.05 : 474.07 = 121.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.05/474.07 = 121.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.05x = 474.07 × 121.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.05x = 57,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,362.76/316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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