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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 476.32 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 476.32 and 134.98 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 476.32 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/476.32 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 476.32 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 64,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,293.67/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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