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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 476.16 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 476.16 and 125.14 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 476.16 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/476.16 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 476.16 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 59,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,586.66/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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