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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.63, 474.85 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.63, 474.85 and 134.02 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.63 : 474.85 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.63/474.85 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.63x = 474.85 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.63x = 63,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,639.40/316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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