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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 483.89 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 483.89 and 139.91 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 483.89 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/483.89 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 483.89 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 67,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,697.93/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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