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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 476.30 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 476.30 and 135.05 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 476.30 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/476.30 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 476.30 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 64,321.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,321.26/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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