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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 476.91 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 476.91 and 135.65 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 476.91 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/476.91 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 476.91 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 64,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,692.84/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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