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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.19, 475.79 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.19, 475.79 and 134.59 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.19 : 475.79 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.19/475.79 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.19x = 475.79 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.19x = 64,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034.71/317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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