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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.37, 476.10 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.37, 476.10 and 86.27 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.37 : 476.10 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.37/476.10 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.37x = 476.10 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.37x = 41,073.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,073.15/317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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