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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 483.68 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 483.68 and 137.39 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 483.68 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/483.68 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 483.68 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 66,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,450.72/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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