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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 483.80 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 483.80 and 140.00 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 483.80 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/483.80 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 483.80 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 67,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,728.88/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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