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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 475.50 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 475.50 and 134.36 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 475.50 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/475.50 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 475.50 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 63,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,885.80/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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