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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 483.02 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 483.02 and 139.67 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 483.02 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/483.02 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 483.02 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 67,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,460.29/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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