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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.45, 483.72 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.45, 483.72 and 137.37 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.45 : 483.72 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.45/483.72 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.45x = 483.72 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.45x = 66,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,448.62/322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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