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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 473.55 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 473.55 and 133.18 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 473.55 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/473.55 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 473.55 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 63,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,065.71/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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