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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.81, 476.45 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.81, 476.45 and 135.18 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.81 : 476.45 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.81/476.45 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.81x = 476.45 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.81x = 64,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,405.84/317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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