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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 474.91 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 474.91 and 100.13 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 474.91 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/474.91 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 474.91 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 47,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,550.11/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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