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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 475.55 and 186.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 475.55 and 186.99 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 475.55 = 186.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/475.55 = 186.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 475.55 × 186.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 88,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,923.09/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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