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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 474.90 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 474.90 and 133.92 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 474.90 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/474.90 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 474.90 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 63,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,598.61/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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