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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 476.97 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 476.97 and 135.36 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 476.97 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/476.97 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 476.97 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 64,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,562.66/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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