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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.77, 481.05 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.77, 481.05 and 138.05 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.77 : 481.05 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.77/481.05 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.77x = 481.05 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.77x = 66,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,408.95/320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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