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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 480.78 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 480.78 and 137.88 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 480.78 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/480.78 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 480.78 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 66,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,289.95/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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