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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 476.89 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 476.89 and 135.28 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 476.89 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/476.89 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 476.89 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 64,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,513.68/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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