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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.93, 477.08 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.93, 477.08 and 135.31 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.93 : 477.08 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.93/477.08 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.93x = 477.08 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.93x = 64,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,552.33/317.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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