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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 495.04 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 495.04 and 137.50 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 495.04 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/495.04 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 495.04 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 68,068
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,068/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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