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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.42, 497.10 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.42, 497.10 and 136.27 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.42 : 497.10 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.42/497.10 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.42x = 497.10 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.42x = 67,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,739.82/331.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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