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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.67, 476.55 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.67, 476.55 and 125.25 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.67 : 476.55 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.67/476.55 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.67x = 476.55 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.67x = 59,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,687.89/317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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