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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 475.21 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 475.21 and 134.46 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 475.21 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/475.21 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 475.21 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 63,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,896.74/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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