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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.13, 496.73 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.13, 496.73 and 136.22 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.13 : 496.73 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.13/496.73 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.13x = 496.73 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.13x = 67,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,662.42/331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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