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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.46, 474.74 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.46, 474.74 and 133.91 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.46 : 474.74 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.46/474.74 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.46x = 474.74 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.46x = 63,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,570.39/316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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