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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 475.38 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 475.38 and 134.29 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 475.38 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/475.38 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 475.38 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 63,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,838.78/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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