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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.27, 478.96 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.27, 478.96 and 136.66 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.27 : 478.96 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.27/478.96 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.27x = 478.96 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.27x = 65,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,454.67/319.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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