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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.47, 475.72 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.47, 475.72 and 143.93 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.47 : 475.72 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.47/475.72 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.47x = 475.72 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.47x = 68,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,469.34/317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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