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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.26, 474.38 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.26, 474.38 and 99.82 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.26 : 474.38 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.26/474.38 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.26x = 474.38 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.26x = 47,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,352.61/316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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