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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 482.73 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 482.73 and 139.39 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 482.73 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/482.73 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 482.73 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 67,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,287.73/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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