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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 477.80 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 477.80 and 135.78 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 477.80 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/477.80 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 477.80 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 64,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,875.01/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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