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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 475.43 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 475.43 and 134.37 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 475.43 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/475.43 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 475.43 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 63,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,882.86/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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