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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 482.61 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 482.61 and 139.07 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 482.61 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/482.61 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 482.61 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 67,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,115.88/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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