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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.08 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.08 and 138.14 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.08 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.08 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.08 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 66,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,456.39/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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