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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.49, 495.71 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.49, 495.71 and 137.98 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.49 : 495.71 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.49/495.71 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.49x = 495.71 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.49x = 68,398.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,398.07/330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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