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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 475.74 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 475.74 and 134.47 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 475.74 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/475.74 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 475.74 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 63,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,972.76/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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