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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 475 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 475 and 133.98 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 475 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/475 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 475 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 63,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,640.50/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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