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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 720 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 720 and 138 is: 207

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 720 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/720 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 720 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 99,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,360/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207

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