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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 476.54 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 476.54 and 125.32 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 476.54 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/476.54 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 476.54 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 59,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,719.99/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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