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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.65, 476.58 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.65, 476.58 and 135.05 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.65 : 476.58 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.65/476.58 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.65x = 476.58 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.65x = 64,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,362.13/317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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