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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 496.41 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 496.41 and 138.56 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 496.41 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/496.41 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 496.41 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 68,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,783.81/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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