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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 476.43 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 476.43 and 135.07 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 476.43 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/476.43 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 476.43 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 64,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,351.40/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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