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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.83, 473.51 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.83, 473.51 and 133.31 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.83 : 473.51 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.83/473.51 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.83x = 473.51 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.83x = 63,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,125.14/315.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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