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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 474.21 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 474.21 and 133.53 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 474.21 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/474.21 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 474.21 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 63,321.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,321.26/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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