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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.47, 475.99 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.47, 475.99 and 134.81 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.47 : 475.99 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.47/475.99 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.47x = 475.99 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.47x = 64,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,168.21/317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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