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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.83, 480.76 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.83, 480.76 and 138.13 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.83 : 480.76 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.83/480.76 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.83x = 480.76 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.83x = 66,407.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,407.38/320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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