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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 477.87 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 477.87 and 135.84 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 477.87 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/477.87 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 477.87 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 64,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,913.86/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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