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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 475.77 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 475.77 and 122.15 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 475.77 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/475.77 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 475.77 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 58,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,115.31/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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