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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 475.13 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 475.13 and 134.19 is: 201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 475.13 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/475.13 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 475.13 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 63,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,758.03/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.31

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