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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.17, 475.82 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.17, 475.82 and 134.52 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.17 : 475.82 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.17/475.82 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.17x = 475.82 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.17x = 64,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,007.31/317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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