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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 480.18 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 480.18 and 137.64 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 480.18 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/480.18 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 480.18 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 66,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,091.98/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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