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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.73, 477.87 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.73, 477.87 and 136.03 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.73 : 477.87 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.73/477.87 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.73x = 477.87 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.73x = 65,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,004.66/318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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