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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 480.15 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 480.15 and 137.76 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 480.15 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/480.15 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 480.15 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 66,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,145.46/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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