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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.19, 475.52 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.19, 475.52 and 122.09 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.19 : 475.52 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.19/475.52 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.19x = 475.52 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.19x = 58,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,053.86/317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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