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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 477.65 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 477.65 and 135.91 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 477.65 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/477.65 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 477.65 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 64,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917.58/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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