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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.51, 476.51 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.51, 476.51 and 135.03 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.51 : 476.51 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.51/476.51 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.51x = 476.51 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.51x = 64,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,343.15/317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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