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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 483.02 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 483.02 and 139.26 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 483.02 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/483.02 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 483.02 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 67,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,265.37/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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