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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 478.80 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 478.80 and 136.53 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 478.80 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/478.80 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 478.80 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 65,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,370.56/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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