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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.43, 481.99 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.43, 481.99 and 136.14 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.43 : 481.99 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.43/481.99 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.43x = 481.99 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.43x = 65,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,618.94/321.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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