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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 476.82 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 476.82 and 187.92 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 476.82 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/476.82 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 476.82 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 89,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,604.01/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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