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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.87, 479.49 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.87, 479.49 and 137.42 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.87 : 479.49 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.87/479.49 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.87x = 479.49 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.87x = 65,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,890.40/319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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