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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.53, 497.36 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.53, 497.36 and 136.53 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.53 : 497.36 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.53/497.36 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.53x = 497.36 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.53x = 67,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,904.90/331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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