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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.41, 480.60 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.41, 480.60 and 137.68 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.41 : 480.60 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.41/480.60 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.41x = 480.60 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.41x = 66,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,170.51/320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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