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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 482.37 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 482.37 and 139.01 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 482.37 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/482.37 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 482.37 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 67,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,051.84/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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