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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 476.82 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 476.82 and 135.42 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 476.82 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/476.82 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 476.82 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 64,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570.96/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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