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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 478.51 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 478.51 and 136.28 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 478.51 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/478.51 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 478.51 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 65,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,212.20/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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