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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 483.96 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 483.96 and 140.29 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 483.96 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/483.96 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 483.96 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 67,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,894.75/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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