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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.96, 475.59 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.96, 475.59 and 134.35 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.96 : 475.59 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.96/475.59 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.96x = 475.59 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.96x = 63,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,895.52/316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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