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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 483.74 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 483.74 and 137.46 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 483.74 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/483.74 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 483.74 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 66,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,494.90/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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