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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.95, 478.32 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.95, 478.32 and 136.25 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.95 : 478.32 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.95/478.32 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.95x = 478.32 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.95x = 65,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,171.10/318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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