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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 474.13 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 474.13 and 133.51 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 474.13 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/474.13 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 474.13 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 63,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,298.39/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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