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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 473.53 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 473.53 and 133.04 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 473.53 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/473.53 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 473.53 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 62,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,998.43/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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