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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.69, 473.67 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.69, 473.67 and 133.44 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.69 : 473.67 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.69/473.67 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.69x = 473.67 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.69x = 63,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,206.52/315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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