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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.78, 482.28 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.78, 482.28 and 139.12 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.78 : 482.28 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.78/482.28 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.78x = 482.28 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.78x = 67,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,094.79/321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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