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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.65, 482.13 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.65, 482.13 and 139.13 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.65 : 482.13 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.65/482.13 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.65x = 482.13 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.65x = 67,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,078.75/321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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