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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.93, 476.69 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.93, 476.69 and 135.17 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.93 : 476.69 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.93/476.69 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.93x = 476.69 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.93x = 64,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,432.92/317.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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