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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 475.82 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 475.82 and 86.09 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 475.82 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/475.82 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 475.82 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 40,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,963.34/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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