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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 476.63 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 476.63 and 135.17 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 476.63 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/476.63 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 476.63 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 64,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,426.07/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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