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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.45, 495.37 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.45, 495.37 and 137.97 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.45 : 495.37 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.45/495.37 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.45x = 495.37 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.45x = 68,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,346.20/330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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