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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.39, 474.52 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.39, 474.52 and 121.26 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.39 : 474.52 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.39/474.52 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.39x = 474.52 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.39x = 57,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537.92/316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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