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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 482.72 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 482.72 and 139.14 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 482.72 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/482.72 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 482.72 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 67,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,164.97/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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