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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.53, 477.90 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.53, 477.90 and 135.83 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.53 : 477.90 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.53/477.90 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.53x = 477.90 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.53x = 64,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,914.35/318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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