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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.40, 496.80 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.40, 496.80 and 138.88 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.40 : 496.80 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.40/496.80 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.40x = 496.80 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.40x = 68,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,995.58/331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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