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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.78, 479.25 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.78, 479.25 and 134.47 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.78 : 479.25 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.78/479.25 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.78x = 479.25 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.78x = 64,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,443.21/319.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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