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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 476.64 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 476.64 and 125.34 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 476.64 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/476.64 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 476.64 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 59,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,742.06/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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