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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 477.77 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 477.77 and 136.04 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 477.77 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/477.77 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 477.77 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 64,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,992.76/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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