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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.18, 475.89 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.18, 475.89 and 134.59 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.18 : 475.89 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.18/475.89 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.18x = 475.89 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.18x = 64,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,048.85/317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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