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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 475.41 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 475.41 and 143.69 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 475.41 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/475.41 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 475.41 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 68,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,311.66/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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