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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 480.95 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 480.95 and 138.07 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 480.95 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/480.95 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 480.95 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 66,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,404.77/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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