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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.35, 477.66 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.35, 477.66 and 135.70 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.35 : 477.66 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.35/477.66 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.35x = 477.66 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.35x = 64,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,817.78/318.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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