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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 478.95 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 478.95 and 136.74 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 478.95 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/478.95 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 478.95 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 65,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,491.62/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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