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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.87, 475.28 and 100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.87, 475.28 and 100.45 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.87 : 475.28 = 100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.87/475.28 = 100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.87x = 475.28 × 100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.87x = 47,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,741.88/316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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