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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.91, 474.13 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.91, 474.13 and 133.43 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.91 : 474.13 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.91/474.13 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.91x = 474.13 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.91x = 63,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,264.02/315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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