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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 475.34 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 475.34 and 134.24 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 475.34 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/475.34 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 475.34 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 63,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,806.59/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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