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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.77, 476.40 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.77, 476.40 and 187.45 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.77 : 476.40 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.77/476.40 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.77x = 476.40 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.77x = 89,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,301.18/317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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