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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.21, 475.91 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.21, 475.91 and 134.61 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.21 : 475.91 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.21/475.91 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.21x = 475.91 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.21x = 64,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,061.57/317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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