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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 474.10 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 474.10 and 133.28 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 474.10 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/474.10 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 474.10 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 63,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,188.05/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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