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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 483.90 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 483.90 and 140.05 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 483.90 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/483.90 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 483.90 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 67,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,770.20/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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