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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.47, 496.94 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.47, 496.94 and 138.87 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.47 : 496.94 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.47/496.94 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.47x = 496.94 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.47x = 69,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,009.36/331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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