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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 480.83 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 480.83 and 137.99 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 480.83 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/480.83 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 480.83 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 66,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,346.64/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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