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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 496.56 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 496.56 and 138.72 is: 207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 496.56 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/496.56 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 496.56 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 68,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,882.80/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.88

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