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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 474.58 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 474.58 and 133.78 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 474.58 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/474.58 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 474.58 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 63,489.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,489.31/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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