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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 475.60 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 475.60 and 134.52 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 475.60 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/475.60 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 475.60 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 63,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,977.71/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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