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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.42, 497.16 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.42, 497.16 and 139 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.42 : 497.16 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.42/497.16 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.42x = 497.16 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.42x = 69,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,105.24/331.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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