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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 475.89 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 475.89 and 143.88 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 475.89 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/475.89 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 475.89 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 68,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,471.05/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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