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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.42, 476.20 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.42, 476.20 and 134.82 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.42 : 476.20 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.42/476.20 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.42x = 476.20 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.42x = 64,198.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,198.23/317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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