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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.57, 474.80 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.57, 474.80 and 94.16 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.57 : 474.80 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.57/474.80 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.57x = 474.80 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.57x = 44,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,704.32/316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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