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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 475.92 and 143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 475.92 and 143.89 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 475.92 = 143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/475.92 = 143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 475.92 × 143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 68,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,478.94/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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