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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 476 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 476 and 134.68 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 476 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/476 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 476 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 64,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107.68/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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