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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.60, 474.96 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.60, 474.96 and 100.19 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.60 : 474.96 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.60/474.96 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.60x = 474.96 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.60x = 47,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,586.24/316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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