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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.80, 494.62 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.80, 494.62 and 137.24 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.80 : 494.62 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.80/494.62 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.80x = 494.62 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.80x = 67,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,881.65/329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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