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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 480.93 and 138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 480.93 and 138.01 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 480.93 = 138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/480.93 = 138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 480.93 × 138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 66,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,373.15/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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