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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.51, 478.91 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.51, 478.91 and 137.01 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.51 : 478.91 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.51/478.91 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.51x = 478.91 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.51x = 65,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,615.46/319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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