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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 479.55 and 137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 479.55 and 137.06 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 479.55 = 137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/479.55 = 137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 479.55 × 137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 65,724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,724.73/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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