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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.45, 474.68 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.45, 474.68 and 133.93 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.45 : 474.68 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.45/474.68 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.45x = 474.68 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.45x = 63,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,573.89/316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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