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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.72, 479.20 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.72, 479.20 and 137 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.72 : 479.20 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.72/479.20 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.72x = 479.20 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.72x = 65,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,650.40/319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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