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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 474.75 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 474.75 and 133.96 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 474.75 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/474.75 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 474.75 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 63,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,597.51/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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