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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.11, 474.08 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.11, 474.08 and 99.68 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.11 : 474.08 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.11/474.08 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.11x = 474.08 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.11x = 47,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,257.48/316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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