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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.70, 497.50 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.70, 497.50 and 136.49 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.70 : 497.50 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.70/497.50 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.70x = 497.50 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.70x = 67,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,904.68/331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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