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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.60, 497.64 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.60, 497.64 and 139.28 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.60 : 497.64 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.60/497.64 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.60x = 497.64 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.60x = 69,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,311.30/331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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