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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 481.01 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 481.01 and 138.38 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 481.01 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/481.01 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 481.01 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 66,559.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,559.07/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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