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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.43, 474.72 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.43, 474.72 and 133.73 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.43 : 474.72 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.43/474.72 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.43x = 474.72 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.43x = 63,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,481.93/316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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