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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.66, 479.22 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.66, 479.22 and 134.58 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.66 : 479.22 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.66/479.22 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.66x = 479.22 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.66x = 64,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,493.43/319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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