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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 475.53 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 475.53 and 187.16 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 475.53 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/475.53 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 475.53 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 88,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,997.82/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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