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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 478.72 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 478.72 and 136.56 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 478.72 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/478.72 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 478.72 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 65,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,373.32/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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