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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.71, 478.10 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.71, 478.10 and 136.08 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.71 : 478.10 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.71/478.10 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.71x = 478.10 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.71x = 65,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,060.19/318.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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