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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 476.92 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 476.92 and 135.56 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 476.92 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/476.92 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 476.92 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 64,651.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,651.28/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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