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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 482.83 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 482.83 and 136.74 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 482.83 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/482.83 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 482.83 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 66,022.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,022.17/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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