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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.20, 475.80 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.20, 475.80 and 124.69 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.20 : 475.80 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.20/475.80 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.20x = 475.80 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.20x = 59,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326.31/317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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