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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.59, 474.89 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.59, 474.89 and 100.19 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.59 : 474.89 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.59/474.89 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.59x = 474.89 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.59x = 47,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,577.92/316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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