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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.27, 474.42 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.27, 474.42 and 99.84 is: 149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.27 : 474.42 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.27/474.42 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.27x = 474.42 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.27x = 47,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368.25/316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.77

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