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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 478.27 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 478.27 and 136.41 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 478.27 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/478.27 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 478.27 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 65,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,240.81/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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