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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 476.09 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 476.09 and 134.78 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 476.09 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/476.09 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 476.09 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 64,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,168.30/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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