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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.34, 481.63 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.34, 481.63 and 136.13 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.34 : 481.63 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.34/481.63 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.34x = 481.63 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.34x = 65,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,564.29/321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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