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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 479.34 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 479.34 and 134.54 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 479.34 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/479.34 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 479.34 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 64,488.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,488.01/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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