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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 474.18 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 474.18 and 133.51 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 474.18 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/474.18 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 474.18 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 63,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,307.77/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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