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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 475.81 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 475.81 and 143.84 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 475.81 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/475.81 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 475.81 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 68,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,441.34/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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