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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.90, 477.06 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.90, 477.06 and 135.26 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.90 : 477.06 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.90/477.06 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.90x = 477.06 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.90x = 64,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,527.14/317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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