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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 474.40 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 474.40 and 133.62 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 474.40 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/474.40 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 474.40 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 63,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,389.33/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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