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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 474.74 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 474.74 and 100.09 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 474.74 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/474.74 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 474.74 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 47,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,515.79/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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