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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 497.69 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 497.69 and 139.27 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 497.69 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/497.69 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 497.69 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 69,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,311.35/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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