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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.19, 477.28 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.19, 477.28 and 90.19 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.19 : 477.28 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.19/477.28 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.19x = 477.28 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.19x = 43,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044.80/318.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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