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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 494.72 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 494.72 and 137.76 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 494.72 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/494.72 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 494.72 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 68,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,152.63/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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