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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.25, 478.55 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.25, 478.55 and 136.76 is: 205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.25 : 478.55 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.25/478.55 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.25x = 478.55 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.25x = 65,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,445.81/319.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.00

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