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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.14, 475.68 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.14, 475.68 and 100.66 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.14 : 475.68 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.14/475.68 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.14x = 475.68 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.14x = 47,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,881.95/317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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