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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 476.86 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 476.86 and 86.86 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 476.86 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/476.86 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 476.86 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 41,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,420.06/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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