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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.93, 482.74 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.93, 482.74 and 136.64 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.93 : 482.74 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.93/482.74 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.93x = 482.74 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.93x = 65,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,961.59/321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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