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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 480.51 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 480.51 and 137.72 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 480.51 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/480.51 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 480.51 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 66,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175.84/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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