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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 477.57 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 477.57 and 135.75 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 477.57 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/477.57 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 477.57 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 64,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,830.13/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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