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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.30, 474.44 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.30, 474.44 and 133.57 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.30 : 474.44 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.30/474.44 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.30x = 474.44 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.30x = 63,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,370.10/316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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