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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 481.91 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 481.91 and 139.05 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 481.91 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/481.91 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 481.91 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 67,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,008.89/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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