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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.03, 496.51 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.03, 496.51 and 135.85 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.03 : 496.51 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.03/496.51 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.03x = 496.51 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.03x = 67,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,449.81/331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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