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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 474.42 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 474.42 and 96.90 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 474.42 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/474.42 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 474.42 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 45,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971.30/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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