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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.55, 476.04 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.55, 476.04 and 134.82 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.55 : 476.04 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.55/476.04 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.55x = 476.04 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.55x = 64,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,179.71/317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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