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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 479.16 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 479.16 and 136.72 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 479.16 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/479.16 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 479.16 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 65,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,510.76/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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