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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 474 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 474 and 133.36 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 474 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/474 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 474 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 63,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,212.64/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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