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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 482.67 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 482.67 and 139.51 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 482.67 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/482.67 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 482.67 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 67,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,337.29/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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