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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.18, 475.40 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.18, 475.40 and 134.53 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.18 : 475.40 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.18/475.40 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.18x = 475.40 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.18x = 63,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,954.71/317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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