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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.33, 475.56 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.33, 475.56 and 134.90 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.33 : 475.56 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.33/475.56 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.33x = 475.56 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.33x = 64,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,150.67/317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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