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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 476.91 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 476.91 and 125.58 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 476.91 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/476.91 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 476.91 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 59,890.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,890.36/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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