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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.88, 475.32 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.88, 475.32 and 134.28 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.88 : 475.32 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.88/475.32 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.88x = 475.32 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.88x = 63,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,825.97/316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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