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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 479.28 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 479.28 and 136.94 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 479.28 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/479.28 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 479.28 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 65,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,632.60/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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