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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 496.59 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 496.59 and 138.66 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 496.59 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/496.59 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 496.59 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 68,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,857.17/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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