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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 482.66 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 482.66 and 139.12 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 482.66 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/482.66 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 482.66 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 67,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,146.28/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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