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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 483.96 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 483.96 and 137.60 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 483.96 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/483.96 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 483.96 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 66,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,592.03/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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