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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.19, 475.89 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.19, 475.89 and 134.67 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.19 : 475.89 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.19/475.89 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.19x = 475.89 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.19x = 64,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,088.11/317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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