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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 475.74 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 475.74 and 124.75 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 475.74 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/475.74 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 475.74 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 59,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,348.57/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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