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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.95, 476.65 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.95, 476.65 and 125.44 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.95 : 476.65 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.95/476.65 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.95x = 476.65 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.95x = 59,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,789.94/317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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