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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 479.17 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 479.17 and 136.89 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 479.17 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/479.17 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 479.17 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 65,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,593.58/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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