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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 475.82 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 475.82 and 134.48 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 475.82 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/475.82 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 475.82 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 63,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,988.27/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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