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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.47, 474.36 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.47, 474.36 and 133.75 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.47 : 474.36 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.47/474.36 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.47x = 474.36 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.47x = 63,445.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,445.65/316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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