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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 480.22 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 480.22 and 137.40 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 480.22 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/480.22 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 480.22 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 65,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,982.23/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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