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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 478.49 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 478.49 and 133.92 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 478.49 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/478.49 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 478.49 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 64,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,078.71/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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