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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.11, 473.93 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.11, 473.93 and 133.71 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.11 : 473.93 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.11/473.93 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.11x = 473.93 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.11x = 63,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,368.51/316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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