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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 475.06 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 475.06 and 133.84 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 475.06 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/475.06 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 475.06 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 63,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,582.03/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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