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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 474.32 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 474.32 and 96.82 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 474.32 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/474.32 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 474.32 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 45,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,920.81/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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