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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 479.90 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 479.90 and 91.88 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 479.90 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/479.90 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 479.90 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 44,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,090.35/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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