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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 476.62 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 476.62 and 135.24 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 476.62 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/476.62 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 476.62 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 64,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,455.96/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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