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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.61, 474.89 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.61, 474.89 and 133.82 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.61 : 474.89 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.61/474.89 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.61x = 474.89 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.61x = 63,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,546.74/316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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