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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 475.88 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 475.88 and 89.26 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 475.88 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/475.88 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 475.88 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 42,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,477.05/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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