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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.56, 476.40 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.56, 476.40 and 134.86 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.56 : 476.40 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.56/476.40 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.56x = 476.40 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.56x = 64,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,247.30/317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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