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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 483.71 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 483.71 and 139.86 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 483.71 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/483.71 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 483.71 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 67,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,650.98/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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