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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 476.96 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 476.96 and 135.34 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 476.96 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/476.96 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 476.96 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 64,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,549.90/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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