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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.79, 473.51 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.79, 473.51 and 133.40 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.79 : 473.51 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.79/473.51 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.79x = 473.51 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.79x = 63,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,167.75/315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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