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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.12, 482.77 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.12, 482.77 and 139.30 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.12 : 482.77 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.12/482.77 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.12x = 482.77 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.12x = 67,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,249.86/322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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