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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.42, 480.20 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.42, 480.20 and 137.58 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.42 : 480.20 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.42/480.20 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.42x = 480.20 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.42x = 66,065.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,065.23/320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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