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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.95, 476.87 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.95, 476.87 and 181.26 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.95 : 476.87 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.95/476.87 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.95x = 476.87 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.95x = 86,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,436.55/317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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