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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 475.38 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 475.38 and 121.86 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 475.38 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/475.38 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 475.38 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 57,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,929.81/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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