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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 476.78 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 476.78 and 125.37 is: 187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 476.78 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/476.78 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 476.78 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 59,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,773.28/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.98

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