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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 483.83 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 483.83 and 139.93 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 483.83 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/483.83 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 483.83 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 67,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,702.33/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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