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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.65, 476.28 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.65, 476.28 and 134.94 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.65 : 476.28 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.65/476.28 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.65x = 476.28 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.65x = 64,269.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,269.22/317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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