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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 472.93 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 472.93 and 133.04 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 472.93 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/472.93 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 472.93 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 62,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,918.61/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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