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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 476.37 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 476.37 and 134.93 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 476.37 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/476.37 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 476.37 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 64,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,274.22/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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