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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 495.40 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 495.40 and 137.84 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 495.40 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/495.40 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 495.40 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 68,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,285.94/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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