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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 474.92 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 474.92 and 133.88 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 474.92 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/474.92 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 474.92 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 63,582.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,582.29/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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