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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 476.13 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 476.13 and 134.83 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 476.13 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/476.13 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 476.13 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 64,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,196.61/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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