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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.74, 479.15 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.74, 479.15 and 136.88 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.74 : 479.15 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.74/479.15 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.74x = 479.15 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.74x = 65,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,582.97/319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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