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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 474.48 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 474.48 and 133.73 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 474.48 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/474.48 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 474.48 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 63,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,452.21/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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