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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.23, 475.85 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.23, 475.85 and 86.13 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.23 : 475.85 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.23/475.85 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.23x = 475.85 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.23x = 40,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,984.96/317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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