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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 476.40 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 476.40 and 135.02 is: 202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 476.40 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/476.40 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 476.40 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 64,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,323.53/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.53

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