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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 477.03 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 477.03 and 135.37 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 477.03 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/477.03 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 477.03 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 64,573.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,573.17/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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