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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.87, 479.93 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.87, 479.93 and 134.82 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.87 : 479.93 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.87/479.93 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.87x = 479.93 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.87x = 64,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,704.47/319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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