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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.69, 476.42 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.69, 476.42 and 135.10 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.69 : 476.42 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.69/476.42 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.69x = 476.42 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.69x = 64,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,361.96/317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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