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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.77, 475.19 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.77, 475.19 and 100.29 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.77 : 475.19 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.77/475.19 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.77x = 475.19 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.77x = 47,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,656.81/316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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