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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 476.61 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 476.61 and 135.32 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 476.61 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/476.61 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 476.61 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 64,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,494.87/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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