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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.27, 474.39 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.27, 474.39 and 133.65 is: 200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.27 : 474.39 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.27/474.39 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.27x = 474.39 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.27x = 63,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,402.22/316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.47

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