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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 478.61 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 478.61 and 136.56 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 478.61 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/478.61 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 478.61 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 65,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,358.98/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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