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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 497.23 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 497.23 and 136.49 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 497.23 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/497.23 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 497.23 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 67,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,867.26/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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