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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.17, 478.83 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.17, 478.83 and 134.04 is: 201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.17 : 478.83 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.17/478.83 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.17x = 478.83 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.17x = 64,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,182.44/319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.09

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