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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 476.61 and 135.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 476.61 and 135.00 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 476.61 = 135.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/476.61 = 135.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 476.61 × 135.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 64,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,339.97/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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