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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 473.97 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 473.97 and 133.35 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 473.97 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/473.97 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 473.97 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 63,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,203.90/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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