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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 474.42 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 474.42 and 134.01 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 474.42 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/474.42 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 474.42 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 63,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,577.02/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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