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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 495.78 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 495.78 and 135.66 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 495.78 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/495.78 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 495.78 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 67,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,257.51/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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