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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 477.09 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 477.09 and 133.03 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 477.09 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/477.09 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 477.09 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 63,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,469.78/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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