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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 474.50 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 474.50 and 85.27 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 474.50 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/474.50 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 474.50 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 40,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,459.00/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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