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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.05, 474.08 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.05, 474.08 and 99.63 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.05 : 474.08 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.05/474.08 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.05x = 474.08 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.05x = 47,232.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,232.59/316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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