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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.68, 473.64 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.68, 473.64 and 133.07 is: 199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.68 : 473.64 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.68/473.64 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.68x = 473.64 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.68x = 63,024.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,024.91/315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.65

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