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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.93, 477.35 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.93, 477.35 and 181.25 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.93 : 477.35 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.93/477.35 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.93x = 477.35 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.93x = 86,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,519.69/317.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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