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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 476.82 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 476.82 and 135.28 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 476.82 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/476.82 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 476.82 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 64,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,504.21/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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