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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 496.13 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 496.13 and 136.08 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 496.13 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/496.13 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 496.13 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 67,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,512.69/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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