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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 481.86 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 481.86 and 138.61 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 481.86 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/481.86 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 481.86 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 66,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,790.61/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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