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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.38, 476.40 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.38, 476.40 and 134.90 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.38 : 476.40 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.38/476.40 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.38x = 476.40 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.38x = 64,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,266.36/317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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