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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.17, 480.10 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.17, 480.10 and 137.46 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.17 : 480.10 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.17/480.10 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.17x = 480.10 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.17x = 65,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,994.55/320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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