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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.79 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.79 and 143.82 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.79 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.79 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.79 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 68,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,426.51/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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