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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 477.94 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 477.94 and 136.18 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 477.94 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/477.94 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 477.94 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 65,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,085.87/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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