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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 473.66 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 473.66 and 133.30 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 473.66 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/473.66 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 473.66 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 63,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,135.84/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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