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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 483.85 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 483.85 and 139.90 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 483.85 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/483.85 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 483.85 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 67,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,690.62/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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