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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 483.66 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 483.66 and 137.25 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 483.66 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/483.66 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 483.66 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 66,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,382.34/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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