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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.24, 475.50 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.24, 475.50 and 134.36 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.24 : 475.50 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.24/475.50 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.24x = 475.50 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.24x = 63,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,888.18/317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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