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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 475.52 and 100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 475.52 and 100.60 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 475.52 = 100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/475.52 = 100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 475.52 × 100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 47,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,837.31/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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