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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.34, 468.62 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.34, 468.62 and 134.17 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.34 : 468.62 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.34/468.62 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.34x = 468.62 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.34x = 62,871.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,871.73/312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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