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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 475.10 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 475.10 and 134.13 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 475.10 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/475.10 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 475.10 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 63,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,724.49/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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