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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.17, 480.43 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.17, 480.43 and 137.65 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.17 : 480.43 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.17/480.43 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.17x = 480.43 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.17x = 66,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,128.44/320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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