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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.55, 484.94 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.55, 484.94 and 140.73 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.55 : 484.94 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.55/484.94 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.55x = 484.94 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.55x = 68,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,244.90/323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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