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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 496.50 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 496.50 and 136.07 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 496.50 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/496.50 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 496.50 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 67,556.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,556.27/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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