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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.15, 474.11 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.15, 474.11 and 133.50 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.15 : 474.11 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.15/474.11 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.15x = 474.11 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.15x = 63,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,290.65/316.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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