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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 477.56 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 477.56 and 135.81 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 477.56 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/477.56 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 477.56 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 64,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,857.76/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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