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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.29, 475.93 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.29, 475.93 and 97.92 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.29 : 475.93 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.29/475.93 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.29x = 475.93 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.29x = 46,603.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603.07/317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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