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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 479.57 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 479.57 and 137.14 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 479.57 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/479.57 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 479.57 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 65,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,768.23/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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