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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 481.46 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 481.46 and 135.84 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 481.46 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/481.46 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 481.46 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 65,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,401.67/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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