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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.82, 473.82 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.82, 473.82 and 133.12 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.82 : 473.82 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.82/473.82 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.82x = 473.82 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.82x = 63,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,074.92/315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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