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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.97, 475.11 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.97, 475.11 and 134.25 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.97 : 475.11 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.97/475.11 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.97x = 475.11 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.97x = 63,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,783.52/316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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