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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 477.17 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 477.17 and 188.01 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 477.17 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/477.17 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 477.17 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 89,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,711.79/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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