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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.77, 478.07 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.77, 478.07 and 136.14 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.77 : 478.07 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.77/478.07 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.77x = 478.07 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.77x = 65,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,084.45/318.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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