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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477.81 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477.81 and 136.10 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477.81 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477.81 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477.81 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 65,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,029.94/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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