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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 475.93 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 475.93 and 132.25 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 475.93 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/475.93 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 475.93 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 62,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,941.74/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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