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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 474.92 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 474.92 and 97.25 is: 145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 474.92 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/474.92 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 474.92 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 46,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,183.11/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.83

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