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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 480.83 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 480.83 and 137.93 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 480.83 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/480.83 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 480.83 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 66,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,317.79/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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