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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.76, 477.79 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.76, 477.79 and 136.26 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.76 : 477.79 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.76/477.79 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.76x = 477.79 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.76x = 65,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,103.32/318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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