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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.18, 497.31 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.18, 497.31 and 138.94 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.18 : 497.31 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.18/497.31 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.18x = 497.31 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.18x = 69,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,094.49/331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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