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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.38 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.38 and 134.64 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.38 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.38 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.38 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 64,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,005.16/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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