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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.68, 481.03 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.68, 481.03 and 138.08 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.68 : 481.03 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.68/481.03 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.68x = 481.03 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.68x = 66,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,420.62/320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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