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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.71, 473.57 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.71, 473.57 and 133.13 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.71 : 473.57 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.71/473.57 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.71x = 473.57 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.71x = 63,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,046.37/315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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