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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.07, 476.56 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.07, 476.56 and 135.28 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.07 : 476.56 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.07/476.56 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.07x = 476.56 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.07x = 64,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,469.04/318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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