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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 475.29 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 475.29 and 134.14 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 475.29 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/475.29 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 475.29 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 63,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,757.49/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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