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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 477.98 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 477.98 and 135.94 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 477.98 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/477.98 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 477.98 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 64,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,976.60/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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