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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.61, 476.33 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.61, 476.33 and 134.97 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.61 : 476.33 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.61/476.33 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.61x = 476.33 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.61x = 64,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,290.26/317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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