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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.58, 473.39 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.58, 473.39 and 133 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.58 : 473.39 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.58/473.39 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.58x = 473.39 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.58x = 62,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,960.87/315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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