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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 474.42 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 474.42 and 133.76 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 474.42 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/474.42 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 474.42 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 63,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,458.42/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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