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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.78, 477.92 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.78, 477.92 and 136.05 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.78 : 477.92 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.78/477.92 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.78x = 477.92 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.78x = 65,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,020.34/318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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