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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.11, 477.18 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.11, 477.18 and 135.50 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.11 : 477.18 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.11/477.18 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.11x = 477.18 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.11x = 64,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,658.57/318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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