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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 479.93 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 479.93 and 137.39 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 479.93 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/479.93 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 479.93 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 65,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,934.50/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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