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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 476.07 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 476.07 and 134.73 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 476.07 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/476.07 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 476.07 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 64,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,140.91/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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