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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.25, 480.54 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.25, 480.54 and 137.69 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.25 : 480.54 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.25/480.54 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.25x = 480.54 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.25x = 66,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,163.15/320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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