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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 481.59 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 481.59 and 138.53 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 481.59 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/481.59 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 481.59 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 66,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,712.25/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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