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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 495.18 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 495.18 and 137.78 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 495.18 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/495.18 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 495.18 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 68,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,225.90/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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