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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.38 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.38 and 133.64 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.38 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.38 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.38 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 63,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,393.10/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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