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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 474.12 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 474.12 and 133.32 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 474.12 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/474.12 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 474.12 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 63,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209.68/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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