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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.86, 476.64 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.86, 476.64 and 135.16 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.86 : 476.64 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.86/476.64 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.86x = 476.64 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.86x = 64,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,421.47/317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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