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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.47, 477.83 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.47, 477.83 and 135.92 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.47 : 477.83 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.47/477.83 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.47x = 477.83 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.47x = 64,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,943.58/318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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