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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 475.18 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 475.18 and 134.50 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 475.18 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/475.18 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 475.18 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 63,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,911.71/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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