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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.07, 476.95 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.07, 476.95 and 132.94 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.07 : 476.95 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.07/476.95 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.07x = 476.95 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.07x = 63,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,405.73/318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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