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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 475.11 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 475.11 and 134.13 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 475.11 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/475.11 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 475.11 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 63,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,726.50/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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