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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 474.78 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 474.78 and 133.94 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 474.78 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/474.78 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 474.78 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 63,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,592.03/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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