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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.27, 474.44 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.27, 474.44 and 133.62 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.27 : 474.44 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.27/474.44 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.27x = 474.44 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.27x = 63,394.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,394.67/316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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