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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.45, 481.98 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.45, 481.98 and 138.75 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.45 : 481.98 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.45/481.98 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.45x = 481.98 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.45x = 66,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,874.73/321.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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