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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 496.65 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 496.65 and 138.90 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 496.65 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/496.65 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 496.65 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 68,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,984.69/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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