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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 478.10 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 478.10 and 136.06 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 478.10 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/478.10 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 478.10 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 65,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,050.29/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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