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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.96, 475.37 and 85.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.96, 475.37 and 85.87 is: 128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.96 : 475.37 = 85.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.96/475.37 = 85.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.96x = 475.37 × 85.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.96x = 40,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,818.40/316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.78

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