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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.68, 476.64 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.68, 476.64 and 125.26 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.68 : 476.64 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.68/476.64 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.68x = 476.64 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.68x = 59,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,703.93/317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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