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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.43, 477.78 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.43, 477.78 and 135.91 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.43 : 477.78 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.43/477.78 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.43x = 477.78 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.43x = 64,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,932.01/318.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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