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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 480.94 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 480.94 and 138.06 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 480.94 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/480.94 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 480.94 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 66,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,398.58/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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