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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 474.60 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 474.60 and 85.27 is: 127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 474.60 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/474.60 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 474.60 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 40,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,469.14/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.92

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