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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 474.59 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 474.59 and 96.94 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 474.59 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/474.59 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 474.59 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 46,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006.75/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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