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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.42, 482.05 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.42, 482.05 and 138.71 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.42 : 482.05 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.42/482.05 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.42x = 482.05 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.42x = 66,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,866.53/321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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