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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 496.67 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 496.67 and 136.12 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 496.67 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/496.67 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 496.67 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 67,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,604.24/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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