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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 474.04 and 99.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 474.04 and 99.61 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 474.04 = 99.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/474.04 = 99.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 474.04 × 99.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 47,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,219.12/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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