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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.05, 473.97 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.05, 473.97 and 133.40 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.05 : 473.97 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.05/473.97 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.05x = 473.97 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.05x = 63,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,225.23/316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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