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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.38, 477.27 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.38, 477.27 and 133.27 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.38 : 477.27 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.38/477.27 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.38x = 477.27 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.38x = 63,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,604.58/318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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