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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 475.80 and 100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 475.80 and 100.84 is: 151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 475.80 = 100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/475.80 = 100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 475.80 × 100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 47,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979.67/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.23

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