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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 477.95 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 477.95 and 136.08 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 477.95 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/477.95 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 477.95 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 65,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,038.76/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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