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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.39, 477.46 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.39, 477.46 and 135.74 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.39 : 477.46 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.39/477.46 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.39x = 477.46 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.39x = 64,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,810.42/318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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