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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 475.77 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 475.77 and 134.64 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 475.77 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/475.77 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 475.77 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 64,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,057.67/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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