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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 482.70 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 482.70 and 139.29 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 482.70 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/482.70 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 482.70 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 67,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,234.00/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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