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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 478.81 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 478.81 and 134.08 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 478.81 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/478.81 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 478.81 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 64,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,198.84/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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