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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 478.73 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 478.73 and 136.44 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 478.73 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/478.73 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 478.73 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 65,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,317.92/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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