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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.78, 478.23 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.78, 478.23 and 136.18 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.78 : 478.23 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.78/478.23 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.78x = 478.23 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.78x = 65,124.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124.55/318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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