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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.30, 474.25 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.30, 474.25 and 133.60 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.30 : 474.25 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.30/474.25 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.30x = 474.25 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.30x = 63,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,359.80/316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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