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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.49, 476.31 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.49, 476.31 and 134.90 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.49 : 476.31 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.49/476.31 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.49x = 476.31 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.49x = 64,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,254.13/317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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