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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 475.22 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 475.22 and 134.09 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 475.22 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/475.22 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 475.22 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 63,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,721.24/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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