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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.74, 481.04 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.74, 481.04 and 138.04 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.74 : 481.04 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.74/481.04 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.74x = 481.04 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.74x = 66,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,402.76/320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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