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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 474.31 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 474.31 and 133.56 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 474.31 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/474.31 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 474.31 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 63,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,348.00/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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