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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 474.32 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 474.32 and 133.52 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 474.32 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/474.32 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 474.32 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 63,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,329.17/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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