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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.39, 479.13 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.39, 479.13 and 102.92 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.39 : 479.13 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.39/479.13 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.39x = 479.13 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.39x = 49,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,312.06/319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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