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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 478.84 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 478.84 and 136.48 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 478.84 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/478.84 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 478.84 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 65,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,352.08/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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