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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 482.90 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 482.90 and 139.10 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 482.90 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/482.90 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 482.90 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 67,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,171.39/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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