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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.06, 478.55 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.06, 478.55 and 87.94 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.06 : 478.55 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.06/478.55 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.06x = 478.55 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.06x = 42,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,083.69/319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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