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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 482.85 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 482.85 and 139.53 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 482.85 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/482.85 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 482.85 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 67,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,372.06/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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