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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.53, 477.53 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.53, 477.53 and 135.84 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.53 : 477.53 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.53/477.53 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.53x = 477.53 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.53x = 64,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,867.00/318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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