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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.51, 479.09 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.51, 479.09 and 136.69 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.51 : 479.09 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.51/479.09 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.51x = 479.09 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.51x = 65,485.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,485.57/319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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