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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 476.18 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 476.18 and 134.85 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 476.18 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/476.18 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 476.18 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 64,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,212.87/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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