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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 480.77 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 480.77 and 138.07 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 480.77 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/480.77 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 480.77 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 66,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,379.91/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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