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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 475.63 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 475.63 and 187.41 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 475.63 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/475.63 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 475.63 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 89,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,139.13/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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