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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 475.25 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 475.25 and 124.50 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 475.25 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/475.25 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 475.25 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 59,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168.63/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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