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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 474 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 474 and 133.27 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 474 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/474 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 474 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 63,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,169.98/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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