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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 473.97 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 473.97 and 133.33 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 473.97 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/473.97 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 473.97 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 63,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,194.42/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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