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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 475.88 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 475.88 and 187.32 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 475.88 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/475.88 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 475.88 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 89,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,141.84/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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