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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 476.28 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 476.28 and 187.43 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 476.28 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/476.28 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 476.28 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 89,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,266.78/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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