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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 495.09 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 495.09 and 137.64 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 495.09 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/495.09 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 495.09 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 68,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,144.19/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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