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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 477.90 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 477.90 and 136.01 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 477.90 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/477.90 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 477.90 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 64,996.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,996.79/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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