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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 476.80 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 476.80 and 135.29 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 476.80 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/476.80 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 476.80 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 64,506.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,506.27/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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