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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 476.93 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 476.93 and 86.87 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 476.93 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/476.93 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 476.93 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 41,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,428.09/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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