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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 475.32 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 475.32 and 134.16 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 475.32 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/475.32 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 475.32 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 63,768.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,768.93/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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