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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 474.10 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 474.10 and 133.36 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 474.10 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/474.10 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 474.10 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 63,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,227.87/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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