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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 497.50 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 497.50 and 139.32 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 497.50 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/497.50 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 497.50 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 69,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,311.70/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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