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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 713.18 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 713.18 and 133.48 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 713.18 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/713.18 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 713.18 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 95,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,195.27/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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