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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 474.98 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 474.98 and 133.94 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 474.98 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/474.98 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 474.98 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 63,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,617.42/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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