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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.67, 474.87 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.67, 474.87 and 133.94 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.67 : 474.87 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.67/474.87 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.67x = 474.87 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.67x = 63,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,604.09/316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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