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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.75, 479.29 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.75, 479.29 and 137.26 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.75 : 479.29 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.75/479.29 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.75x = 479.29 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.75x = 65,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,787.35/319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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