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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.67, 481.11 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.67, 481.11 and 138.07 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.67 : 481.11 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.67/481.11 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.67x = 481.11 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.67x = 66,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,426.94/320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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