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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 475.65 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 475.65 and 143.74 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 475.65 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/475.65 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 475.65 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 68,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,367.85/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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