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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.11, 475.58 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.11, 475.58 and 134.47 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.11 : 475.58 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.11/475.58 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.11x = 475.58 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.11x = 63,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,951.24/317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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