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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 478.40 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 478.40 and 102.51 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 478.40 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/478.40 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 478.40 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 49,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,040.78/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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