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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.55, 497.27 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.55, 497.27 and 139.13 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.55 : 497.27 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.55/497.27 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.55x = 497.27 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.55x = 69,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,183.04/331.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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