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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.15, 475.53 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.15, 475.53 and 134.44 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.15 : 475.53 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.15/475.53 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.15x = 475.53 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.15x = 63,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,930.25/317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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