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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.21, 475.86 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.21, 475.86 and 143.92 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.21 : 475.86 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.21/475.86 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.21x = 475.86 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.21x = 68,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,484.35/317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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