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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 481.04 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 481.04 and 138.09 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 481.04 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/481.04 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 481.04 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 66,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,426.12/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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