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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.25, 477.57 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.25, 477.57 and 135.73 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.25 : 477.57 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.25/477.57 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.25x = 477.57 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.25x = 64,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,820.58/318.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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