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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.33, 496.78 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.33, 496.78 and 136.13 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.33 : 496.78 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.33/496.78 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.33x = 496.78 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.33x = 67,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,626.66/331.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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