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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.91, 480.96 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.91, 480.96 and 138.12 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.91 : 480.96 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.91/480.96 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.91x = 480.96 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.91x = 66,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,430.20/320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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