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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 475.39 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 475.39 and 134.41 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 475.39 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/475.39 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 475.39 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 63,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,896.50/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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