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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.70, 479.10 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.70, 479.10 and 137.04 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.70 : 479.10 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.70/479.10 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.70x = 479.10 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.70x = 65,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,655.86/319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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