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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 475.72 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 475.72 and 134.40 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 475.72 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/475.72 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 475.72 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 63,936.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,936.43/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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