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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 475.37 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 475.37 and 187.05 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 475.37 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/475.37 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 475.37 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 88,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,917.96/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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