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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.72, 473.56 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.72, 473.56 and 133.14 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.72 : 473.56 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.72/473.56 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.72x = 473.56 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.72x = 63,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,049.78/315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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