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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.57, 479.28 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.57, 479.28 and 134.44 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.57 : 479.28 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.57/479.28 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.57x = 479.28 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.57x = 64,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,434.40/319.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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