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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.75, 475.58 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.75, 475.58 and 201.92 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.75 : 475.58 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.75/475.58 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.75x = 475.58 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.75x = 96,029.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,029.11/316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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