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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.71, 477.67 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.71, 477.67 and 135.89 is: 203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.71 : 477.67 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.71/477.67 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.71x = 477.67 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.71x = 64,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,912.96/318.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.67

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