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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.87, 482.89 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.87, 482.89 and 139.22 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.87 : 482.89 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.87/482.89 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.87x = 482.89 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.87x = 67,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,229.50/321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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