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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.95, 482.74 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.95, 482.74 and 139.25 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.95 : 482.74 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.95/482.74 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.95x = 482.74 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.95x = 67,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,221.55/321.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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