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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 483.15 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 483.15 and 139.35 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 483.15 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/483.15 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 483.15 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 67,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,326.95/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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