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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.99, 475.11 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.99, 475.11 and 134.32 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.99 : 475.11 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.99/475.11 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.99x = 475.11 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.99x = 63,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,816.78/316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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