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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.18, 475.89 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.18, 475.89 and 134.57 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.18 : 475.89 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.18/475.89 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.18x = 475.89 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.18x = 64,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,038.14/317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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