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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.34, 477.51 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.34, 477.51 and 135.86 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.34 : 477.51 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.34/477.51 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.34x = 477.51 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.34x = 64,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,875.70/318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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