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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 479.34 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 479.34 and 137 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 479.34 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/479.34 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 479.34 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 65,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,669.58/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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