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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 476.58 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 476.58 and 135.27 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 476.58 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/476.58 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 476.58 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 64,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,467.48/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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