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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.67, 479.41 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.67, 479.41 and 137.26 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.67 : 479.41 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.67/479.41 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.67x = 479.41 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.67x = 65,800.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,800.73/319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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