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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 476.20 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 476.20 and 187.67 is: 281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 476.20 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/476.20 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 476.20 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 89,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,365.60/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.05

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