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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.15, 474.28 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.15, 474.28 and 121.14 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.15 : 474.28 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.15/474.28 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.15x = 474.28 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.15x = 57,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454.28/316.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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