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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 475.22 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 475.22 and 133.95 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 475.22 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/475.22 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 475.22 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 63,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,657.08/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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