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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 473.98 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 473.98 and 133.22 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 473.98 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/473.98 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 473.98 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 63,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,143.62/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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