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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 480.07 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 480.07 and 137.44 is: 206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 480.07 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/480.07 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 480.07 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 65,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,980.82/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.18

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