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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 475.38 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 475.38 and 134.38 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 475.38 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/475.38 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 475.38 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 63,881.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,881.56/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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