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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 478.56 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 478.56 and 136.90 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 478.56 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/478.56 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 478.56 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 65,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,514.86/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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