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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.29, 474.47 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.29, 474.47 and 133.66 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.29 : 474.47 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.29/474.47 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.29x = 474.47 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.29x = 63,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,416.38/316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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