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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 477.97 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 477.97 and 136.03 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 477.97 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/477.97 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 477.97 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 65,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,015.87/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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