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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.41, 475.96 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.41, 475.96 and 187.44 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.41 : 475.96 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.41/475.96 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.41x = 475.96 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.41x = 89,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,213.94/317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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