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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 479.34 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 479.34 and 137.00 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 479.34 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/479.34 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 479.34 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 65,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,667.18/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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