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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331, 496.59 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331, 496.59 and 138.64 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 496.59 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/496.59 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 496.59 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 68,847.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,847.24/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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