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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 475.04 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 475.04 and 134.03 is: 201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 475.04 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/475.04 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 475.04 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 63,671.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,671.13/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.10

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