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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.96, 475.46 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.96, 475.46 and 122.05 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.96 : 475.46 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.96/475.46 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.96x = 475.46 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.96x = 58,030.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,030.33/316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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