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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 478.25 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 478.25 and 87.73 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 478.25 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/478.25 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 478.25 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 41,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,955.35/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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