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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.37, 479.09 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.37, 479.09 and 136.77 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.37 : 479.09 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.37/479.09 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.37x = 479.09 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.37x = 65,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,524.46/319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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