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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.68, 477.86 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.68, 477.86 and 135.96 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.68 : 477.86 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.68/477.86 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.68x = 477.86 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.68x = 64,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,969.85/318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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