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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 479.79 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 479.79 and 137.43 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 479.79 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/479.79 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 479.79 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 65,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,937.54/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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