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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 474.09 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 474.09 and 133.48 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 474.09 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/474.09 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 474.09 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 63,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,281.53/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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