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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.69, 476.04 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.69, 476.04 and 187.38 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.69 : 476.04 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.69/476.04 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.69x = 476.04 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.69x = 89,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,201.08/317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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