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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 495.66 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 495.66 and 132.85 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 495.66 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/495.66 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 495.66 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 65,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,845.95/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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