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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 476.54 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 476.54 and 132.55 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 476.54 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/476.54 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 476.54 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 63,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162.33/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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