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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.79, 475.33 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.79, 475.33 and 134.22 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.79 : 475.33 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.79/475.33 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.79x = 475.33 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.79x = 63,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,798.79/316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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