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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 474.03 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 474.03 and 133.28 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 474.03 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/474.03 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 474.03 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 63,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,178.72/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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