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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 480.09 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 480.09 and 137.40 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 480.09 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/480.09 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 480.09 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 65,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,964.37/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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