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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 497.12 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 497.12 and 136.60 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 497.12 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/497.12 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 497.12 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 67,906.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,906.59/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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