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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.69, 480.75 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.69, 480.75 and 138.20 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.69 : 480.75 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.69/480.75 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.69x = 480.75 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.69x = 66,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,439.65/320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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