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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 474.38 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 474.38 and 133.61 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 474.38 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/474.38 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 474.38 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 63,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378.87/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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