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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 475.87 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 475.87 and 134.65 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 475.87 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/475.87 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 475.87 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 64,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,077.37/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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