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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 476.01 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 476.01 and 187.38 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 476.01 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/476.01 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 476.01 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 89,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,194.75/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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