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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 475.88 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 475.88 and 187.60 is: 281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 475.88 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/475.88 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 475.88 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 89,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,275.09/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.15

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