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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 476.52 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 476.52 and 125.25 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 476.52 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/476.52 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 476.52 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 59,684.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684.13/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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