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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 479.90 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 479.90 and 137.36 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 479.90 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/479.90 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 479.90 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 65,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,920.61/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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