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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 474.98 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 474.98 and 134.25 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 474.98 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/474.98 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 474.98 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 63,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,764.37/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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