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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.10, 496.29 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.10, 496.29 and 138.50 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.10 : 496.29 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.10/496.29 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.10x = 496.29 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.10x = 68,736.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,736.17/331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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