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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 474.18 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 474.18 and 99.73 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 474.18 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/474.18 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 474.18 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 47,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,289.97/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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