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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.42, 476.16 and 125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.42, 476.16 and 125 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.42 : 476.16 = 125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.42/476.16 = 125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.42x = 476.16 × 125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.42x = 59,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,520/317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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