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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.86, 474.87 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.86, 474.87 and 134.01 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.86 : 474.87 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.86/474.87 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.86x = 474.87 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.86x = 63,637.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,637.33/316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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