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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 483.98 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 483.98 and 140.13 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 483.98 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/483.98 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 483.98 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 67,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,819.42/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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