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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.67, 476.64 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.67, 476.64 and 135.11 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.67 : 476.64 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.67/476.64 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.67x = 476.64 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.67x = 64,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,396.45/317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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