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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.66, 497.52 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.66, 497.52 and 139.30 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.66 : 497.52 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.66/497.52 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.66x = 497.52 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.66x = 69,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,304.54/331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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