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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.93, 476.98 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.93, 476.98 and 132.85 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.93 : 476.98 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.93/476.98 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.93x = 476.98 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.93x = 63,366.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,366.79/317.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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