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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 479.38 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 479.38 and 136.83 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 479.38 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/479.38 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 479.38 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 65,591.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,591.51/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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