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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 479.73 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 479.73 and 137.16 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 479.73 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/479.73 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 479.73 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 65,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,799.77/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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