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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 475.00 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 475.00 and 97.30 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 475.00 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/475.00 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 475.00 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 46,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,217.85/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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