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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 477.86 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 477.86 and 133.47 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 477.86 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/477.86 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 477.86 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 63,779.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,779.31/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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