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