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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.05, 475.63 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.05, 475.63 and 134.45 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.05 : 475.63 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.05/475.63 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.05x = 475.63 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.05x = 63,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,945.49/317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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