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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 480.90 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 480.90 and 137.84 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 480.90 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/480.90 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 480.90 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 66,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,287.26/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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