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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 475.83 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 475.83 and 134.82 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 475.83 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/475.83 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 475.83 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 64,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,151.40/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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