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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 483.09 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 483.09 and 139.47 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 483.09 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/483.09 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 483.09 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 67,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,376.56/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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