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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 477.72 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 477.72 and 135.74 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 477.72 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/477.72 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 477.72 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 64,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,845.71/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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