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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.11, 474.50 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.11, 474.50 and 187.17 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.11 : 474.50 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.11/474.50 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.11x = 474.50 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.11x = 88,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,809.79/317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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