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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.26, 495.12 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.26, 495.12 and 138.02 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.26 : 495.12 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.26/495.12 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.26x = 495.12 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.26x = 68,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,336.46/330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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