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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.80, 477.91 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.80, 477.91 and 136.10 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.80 : 477.91 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.80/477.91 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.80x = 477.91 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.80x = 65,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,040.82/318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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