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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 474.23 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 474.23 and 133.49 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 474.23 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/474.23 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 474.23 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 63,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,301.92/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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