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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.77, 477.89 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.77, 477.89 and 136.14 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.77 : 477.89 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.77/477.89 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.77x = 477.89 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.77x = 65,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,056.87/318.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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