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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.15, 480.12 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.15, 480.12 and 137.63 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.15 : 480.12 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.15/480.12 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.15x = 480.12 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.15x = 66,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,078.92/320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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