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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 497.12 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 497.12 and 139 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 497.12 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/497.12 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 497.12 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 69,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,099.68/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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