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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.89, 477.24 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.89, 477.24 and 135.13 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.89 : 477.24 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.89/477.24 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.89x = 477.24 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.89x = 64,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,489.44/317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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