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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 475.42 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 475.42 and 122.02 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 475.42 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/475.42 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 475.42 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 58,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,010.75/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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