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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 478.42 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 478.42 and 136.40 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 478.42 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/478.42 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 478.42 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 65,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254.10/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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