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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.55, 474.96 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.55, 474.96 and 133.98 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.55 : 474.96 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.55/474.96 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.55x = 474.96 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.55x = 63,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,635.14/316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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