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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 476.13 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 476.13 and 100.90 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 476.13 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/476.13 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 476.13 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 48,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,039.14/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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