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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.45, 474.49 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.45, 474.49 and 121.38 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.45 : 474.49 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.45/474.49 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.45x = 474.49 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.45x = 57,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,593.60/316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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