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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 484.72 and 138.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 484.72 and 138.00 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 484.72 = 138.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/484.72 = 138.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 484.72 × 138.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 66,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,892.83/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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