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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 483.90 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 483.90 and 140.03 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 483.90 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/483.90 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 483.90 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 67,762.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,762.11/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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