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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.15, 475.52 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.15, 475.52 and 134.50 is: 201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.15 : 475.52 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.15/475.52 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.15x = 475.52 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.15x = 63,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,957.44/317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.66

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