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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.97, 478.51 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.97, 478.51 and 136.25 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.97 : 478.51 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.97/478.51 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.97x = 478.51 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.97x = 65,196.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,196.05/318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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