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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.35, 475.89 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.35, 475.89 and 100.96 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.35 : 475.89 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.35/475.89 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.35x = 475.89 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.35x = 48,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045.85/317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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