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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 475.33 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 475.33 and 121.88 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 475.33 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/475.33 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 475.33 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 57,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,933.22/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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