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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 497.58 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 497.58 and 139.16 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 497.58 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/497.58 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 497.58 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 69,243.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,243.23/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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