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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 475.45 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 475.45 and 134.35 is: 201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 475.45 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/475.45 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 475.45 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 63,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,875.18/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.54

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