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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 475.25 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 475.25 and 134.62 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 475.25 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/475.25 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 475.25 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 63,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,978.16/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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