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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.87, 483.96 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.87, 483.96 and 137.88 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.87 : 483.96 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.87/483.96 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.87x = 483.96 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.87x = 66,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,728.40/322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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