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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 478.60 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 478.60 and 136.40 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 478.60 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/478.60 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 478.60 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 65,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,281.04/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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