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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 496.89 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 496.89 and 138.78 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 496.89 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/496.89 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 496.89 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 68,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,958.39/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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