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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.77, 480.86 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.77, 480.86 and 138.21 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.77 : 480.86 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.77/480.86 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.77x = 480.86 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.77x = 66,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,459.66/320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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