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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.86, 476.89 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.86, 476.89 and 135.27 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.86 : 476.89 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.86/476.89 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.86x = 476.89 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.86x = 64,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,508.57/317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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