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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 481.07 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 481.07 and 137.96 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 481.07 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/481.07 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 481.07 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 66,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,365.32/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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