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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.21, 480.51 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.21, 480.51 and 137.69 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.21 : 480.51 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.21/480.51 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.21x = 480.51 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.21x = 66,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159.02/320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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