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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.53, 496.91 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.53, 496.91 and 136.41 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.53 : 496.91 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.53/496.91 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.53x = 496.91 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.53x = 67,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,782.81/331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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