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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 474.48 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 474.48 and 133.67 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 474.48 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/474.48 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 474.48 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 63,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,423.41/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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