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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 478.08 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 478.08 and 136.02 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 478.08 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/478.08 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 478.08 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 65,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,028.44/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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