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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.09, 481.74 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.09, 481.74 and 138.63 is: 207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.09 : 481.74 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.09/481.74 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.09x = 481.74 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.09x = 66,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,783.62/321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.99

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