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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.73, 482.40 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.73, 482.40 and 138.97 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.73 : 482.40 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.73/482.40 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.73x = 482.40 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.73x = 67,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,039.13/321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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