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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.92, 475.06 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.92, 475.06 and 121.87 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.92 : 475.06 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.92/475.06 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.92x = 475.06 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.92x = 57,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,894.07/316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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