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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 474.76 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 474.76 and 133.85 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 474.76 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/474.76 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 474.76 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 63,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,547.98/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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