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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 477.98 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 477.98 and 135.92 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 477.98 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/477.98 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 477.98 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 64,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,968.58/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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