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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.91, 476.71 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.91, 476.71 and 187.94 is: 281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.91 : 476.71 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.91/476.71 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.91x = 476.71 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.91x = 89,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,592.88/317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.82

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