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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 479.58 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 479.58 and 134.58 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 479.58 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/479.58 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 479.58 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 64,541.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541.88/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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