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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 474.56 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 474.56 and 133.99 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 474.56 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/474.56 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 474.56 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 63,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,584.94/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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