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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.78, 476.82 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.78, 476.82 and 135.22 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.78 : 476.82 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.78/476.82 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.78x = 476.82 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.78x = 64,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,475.60/317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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