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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 475.82 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 475.82 and 143.79 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 475.82 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/475.82 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 475.82 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 68,418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,418.16/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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