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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.42, 477.45 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.42, 477.45 and 135.72 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.42 : 477.45 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.42/477.45 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.42x = 477.45 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.42x = 64,799.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,799.51/318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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