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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 483.98 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 483.98 and 139.90 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 483.98 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/483.98 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 483.98 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 67,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,708.80/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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