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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.78, 478.29 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.78, 478.29 and 136.20 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.78 : 478.29 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.78/478.29 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.78x = 478.29 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.78x = 65,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,143.10/318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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