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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.61, 496.99 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.61, 496.99 and 136.39 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.61 : 496.99 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.61/496.99 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.61x = 496.99 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.61x = 67,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,785.06/331.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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