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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 475.34 and 97.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 475.34 and 97.53 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 475.34 = 97.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/475.34 = 97.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 475.34 × 97.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 46,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359.91/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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