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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 496.90 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 496.90 and 138.92 is: 208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 496.90 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/496.90 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 496.90 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 69,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,029.35/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.32

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