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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 474.92 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 474.92 and 134.32 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 474.92 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/474.92 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 474.92 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 63,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,791.25/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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