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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 479.55 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 479.55 and 137.15 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 479.55 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/479.55 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 479.55 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 65,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,770.28/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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