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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 481.57 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 481.57 and 135.91 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 481.57 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/481.57 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 481.57 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 65,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,450.44/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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