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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.11, 481.82 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.11, 481.82 and 138.56 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.11 : 481.82 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.11/481.82 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.11x = 481.82 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.11x = 66,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,757.88/321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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