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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.32, 496.97 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.32, 496.97 and 138.95 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.32 : 496.97 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.32/496.97 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.32x = 496.97 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.32x = 69,050.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,050.80/331.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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