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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 483.95 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 483.95 and 140.07 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 483.95 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/483.95 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 483.95 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 67,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,786.88/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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