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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.37, 475.97 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.37, 475.97 and 187.23 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.37 : 475.97 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.37/475.97 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.37x = 475.97 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.37x = 89,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,114.93/317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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