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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 475.93 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 475.93 and 135 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 475.93 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/475.93 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 475.93 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 64,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,250.55/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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