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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 483.90 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 483.90 and 139.92 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 483.90 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/483.90 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 483.90 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 67,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,707.29/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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