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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 473.68 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 473.68 and 133.54 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 473.68 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/473.68 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 473.68 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 63,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,255.23/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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