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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.30, 482.10 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.30, 482.10 and 138.75 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.30 : 482.10 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.30/482.10 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.30x = 482.10 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.30x = 66,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,891.38/321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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