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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.42, 479.18 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.42, 479.18 and 136.90 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.42 : 479.18 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.42/479.18 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.42x = 479.18 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.42x = 65,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,599.74/319.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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