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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 482.71 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 482.71 and 139.16 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 482.71 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/482.71 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 482.71 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 67,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,174.78/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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