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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.01, 475.17 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.01, 475.17 and 134.56 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.01 : 475.17 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.01/475.17 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.01x = 475.17 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.01x = 63,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,938.96/317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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