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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.73, 483.90 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.73, 483.90 and 139.97 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.73 : 483.90 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.73/483.90 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.73x = 483.90 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.73x = 67,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,731.48/322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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