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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 475.35 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 475.35 and 187.77 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 475.35 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/475.35 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 475.35 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 89,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,255.77/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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