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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.95, 476.82 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.95, 476.82 and 135.25 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.95 : 476.82 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.95/476.82 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.95x = 476.82 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.95x = 64,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,488.71/317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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