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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 475.90 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 475.90 and 143.96 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 475.90 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/475.90 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 475.90 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 68,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,510.56/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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