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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.75, 479.49 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.75, 479.49 and 136.96 is: 205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.75 : 479.49 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.75/479.49 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.75x = 479.49 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.75x = 65,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,670.95/319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.38

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