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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 481.17 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 481.17 and 138.10 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 481.17 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/481.17 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 481.17 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 66,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,449.58/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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