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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.90, 482.89 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.90, 482.89 and 139.30 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.90 : 482.89 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.90/482.89 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.90x = 482.89 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.90x = 67,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,268.00/321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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