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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.29, 475.94 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.29, 475.94 and 86.18 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.29 : 475.94 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.29/475.94 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.29x = 475.94 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.29x = 41,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,016.51/317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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