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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.63, 475.02 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.63, 475.02 and 88.63 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.63 : 475.02 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.63/475.02 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.63x = 475.02 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.63x = 42,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,098.43/316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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