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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 474.85 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 474.85 and 133.84 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 474.85 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/474.85 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 474.85 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 63,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,554.18/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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