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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 475.11 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 475.11 and 134.10 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 475.11 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/475.11 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 475.11 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 63,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,713.14/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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