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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 473.56 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 473.56 and 133.30 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 473.56 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/473.56 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 473.56 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 63,125.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,125.55/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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