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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 475.47 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 475.47 and 143.69 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 475.47 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/475.47 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 475.47 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 68,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,320.28/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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