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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.67, 478.05 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.67, 478.05 and 136.06 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.67 : 478.05 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.67/478.05 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.67x = 478.05 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.67x = 65,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,044.85/318.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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