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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.72, 479.20 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.72, 479.20 and 136.94 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.72 : 479.20 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.72/479.20 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.72x = 479.20 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.72x = 65,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,620.96/319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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