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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 475.33 and 134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 475.33 and 134.23 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 475.33 = 134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/475.33 = 134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 475.33 × 134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 63,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,803.55/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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