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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 476.08 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 476.08 and 134.62 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 476.08 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/476.08 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 476.08 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 64,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,089.89/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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