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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.05, 476.74 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.05, 476.74 and 135.35 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.05 : 476.74 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.05/476.74 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.05x = 476.74 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.05x = 64,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,525.57/318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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