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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.56, 482.34 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.56, 482.34 and 139.10 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.56 : 482.34 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.56/482.34 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.56x = 482.34 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.56x = 67,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,093.49/321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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