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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 480.63 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 480.63 and 138.13 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 480.63 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/480.63 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 480.63 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 66,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,389.42/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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