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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 473.82 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 473.82 and 133.58 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 473.82 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/473.82 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 473.82 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 63,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,293.56/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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