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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 475.88 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 475.88 and 124.76 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 475.88 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/475.88 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 475.88 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 59,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,370.79/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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