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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.17, 481.73 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.17, 481.73 and 138.44 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.17 : 481.73 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.17/481.73 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.17x = 481.73 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.17x = 66,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,687.60/321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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