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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 476.88 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 476.88 and 135.50 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 476.88 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/476.88 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 476.88 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 64,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,617.24/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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