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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 475.10 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 475.10 and 121.90 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 475.10 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/475.10 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 475.10 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 57,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,914.69/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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