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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.82, 476.83 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.82, 476.83 and 135.12 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.82 : 476.83 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.82/476.83 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.82x = 476.83 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.82x = 64,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,429.27/317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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