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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.85, 476.81 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.85, 476.81 and 135.28 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.85 : 476.81 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.85/476.81 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.85x = 476.81 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.85x = 64,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,502.86/317.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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