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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.42, 474.22 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.42, 474.22 and 133.57 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.42 : 474.22 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.42/474.22 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.42x = 474.22 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.42x = 63,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,341.57/316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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